Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE)
A quarterly survey of South Australian businesses.
SOBE is South Australia’s best indicator of business sentiment.
South Australia's Most Definitive Report on Business Confidence
One of South Australia's most influential and important business publications, the quarterly Survey of Business Expectations report contains detailed findings from South Australian businesses.
The March Quarter 2026 found that the business confidence and conditions had returned to pandemic levels, profitability at a 20-year low... South Australian businesses are being squeezed from every direction - fuel costs, freight disruption, inflation, and weakening demand.
See March 26 Quarter Re…SOBE Reports
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - December Quarter, 2025
Published 6 Mar 2026
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - September Quarter, 2025
Published 1 Dec 2025
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - June Quarter, 2025
Published 25 Aug 2025
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - March Quarter, 2025
Published 5 May 2025
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - December Quarter, 2024
Published 5 May 2025
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